Judges 7:16-22
7:16 a Dividing the small band into three groups created the impression of a much larger force.Summary for Judg 7:17-20: 7:17-20 b Surprise and deception took the place of a massive army. The war cry, the sudden blast of 300 trumpets, and the torches bursting into light created the impression of a large force.
7:21 c The warriors stood in place while God fought the battle (cp. Exod 14:13 d; 1 Sam 12:16 e; Rev 19:11-16 f).
• The Midianites’ camels (Judg 6:5 g) might have contributed to the panic. Camels usually provided a military advantage, but in this situation they would have been a liability. They had probably been hobbled for the night, and camels themselves are subject to panic.
7:22 h The fugitives fled in a southeasterly direction, past Beth-shan and toward the fords of the Jordan, trying to reach more friendly and favorable surroundings.
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